Comparison

Atomus vs Liquid Is Fun

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Atomus

This app is an interactive visualizer that creates beautiful, dynamic art inspired by natural phenomena and abstract concepts. It offers customizable particle effects, multi-touch interaction, and music integration, designed to inspire creativity or provide a relaxing visual experience.

Highlights
  • 10-Finger Multi-touch Display
  • 5 Music Choices
  • Fastest Speed (60 FPS)
  • 12,000 Particles
  • Customizable Particle Length, Number, & Size
  • 3-Color Modes
Features
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ATOMUS — A Living Kinetic Universe in Your Hands Touch energy. Shape motion. Watch light come alive. ATOMUS transforms your screen into a living kinetic universe where thousands of particles react instantly to every movement, creating flowing structures, cosmic patterns, and mesmerizing visual motion that feels both dynamic and calming. Designed for moments when you want to reset your mind, explore visual creativity, or simply watch something beautiful evolve under your fingertips, ATOMUS offers a unique sensory experience between digital art and meditation. Every touch creates shifting forms that can feel like fireworks, auroras, galaxies, waves, atomic structures, or living energy — always moving, always changing. Why users love ATOMUS • Deeply immersive touch interaction • Hypnotic moving particle structures • Ideal for creative focus and visual relaxation • A satisfying sensory experience that never feels the same twice • Beautiful for both quiet moments and playful exploration A Dynamic Visual Experience ATOMUS is inspired by: • fireworks • whirlwinds • fireflies • auroras • rainbows • waves • atomic forms Each interaction creates evolving structures that feel alive and endlessly surprising. Real-Time Performance • Up to 12,000 particles in real time • Smooth 60 FPS rendering • 10-finger multi-touch support • Adjustable particle size, quantity, and trail length • 3 color modes: Neon, Crystal, Nature • Built-in music by Aden Ray (optional) Free Version Enjoy ATOMUS for free. Upgrade to HD for: • 2× more particles • Ad-free experience • Richer visual density Support If you have ideas, questions, or feedback, I would love to hear from you. sunglab@gmail.com http://www.sunglab.com

About

Liquid Is Fun

Immerse yourself in a calming liquid simulation. Interact with flowing, colorful fluids to create mesmerizing patterns and reduce stress. This app offers a visually soothing experience perfect for unwinding.

Highlights
  • Realistic liquid physics
  • Smooth fluid movement
  • Multiple colors and effects
  • Touch-based interaction
  • Stress relief visuals
Features
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Experience a beautiful and soothing liquid simulation designed to help you relax and unwind. Watch colorful fluids flow, bend, and transform as you interact with them. Every touch creates smooth ripples and mesmerizing shapes for a calming, almost meditative experience. Perfect for relaxing after a long day, reducing stress, or simply exploring the physics of digital fluids. Adjust settings, play at your own pace, and enjoy a visually immersive environment. Features: • Realistic liquid physics • Smooth, slow-motion fluid movement • Multiple colors and effects • Simple, touch-based interaction • Relaxing visuals for stress relief Enjoy watching liquids shift, swirl, and form new patterns every time you touch the screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legalfinternet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Atomus4 screens
Liquid Is Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Atomus at 89% against Liquid Is Fun's 0%. Atomus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Liquid Is Fun's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Liquid Is Fun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atomus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atomus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomus has 531 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Atomus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Liquid Is Fun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atomus ships an update every 2 months, Liquid Is Fun fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Atomus versus Liquid Is Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomusLiquid Is Fun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (531 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings531 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungLab IncBhupesh Singh

Customer experience

Atomus

All ratings529 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.9%

Liquid Is Fun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Atomus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using more than 10 fingers
  • Inconsistent ad frequency

Requested features

3 requests
  • More color and particle effect options
  • Ability to turn off sound/music
  • Haptic feedback support

Liquid Is Fun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atomus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Liquid Is Fun

One-time1
  • Premium User$3.99

Questions

Is Atomus free?
Atomus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liquid Is Fun free?
Liquid Is Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atomus or Liquid Is Fun?
Atomus is rated higher. Atomus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Liquid Is Fun averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Atomus or Liquid Is Fun have ads?
Both Atomus and Liquid Is Fun show ads.
Which is updated more often, Atomus or Liquid Is Fun?
Atomus ships an update every 2 months, and Liquid Is Fun fortnightly. Most recently, Atomus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Liquid Is Fun on October 30, 2026.

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